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Carbon

Personal Loan

An unsecured personal loan from ₦2,500 to ₦1,000,000 over 61 days to 12 months, with no collateral, no guarantor and no hidden fees. Monthly interest runs 4.5%–30% (Carbon-stated APR up to 195%), and higher amounts unlock as you repay early and keep using the app. Representative: borrow ₦1,000,000 for 12 months at 4.5%/month → repay ₦1,540,000.

₦100,000You borrow
₦113,500You repay (installments)
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₦13,500Interest cost
116%effective APRthey quote 4.50%/mo
Interest (4.5%/mo flat)₦13,500
Monthly payment₦37,833
Total repayment (installments only)₦113,500
Recalculate:

Flat rate — you pay ₦37,833 every month for 3 months. Interest is charged on the full principal throughout, even as your balance decreases. This is why the effective APR is higher than the quoted rate × 12.

Eligibility & requirements

Minimum age18 years
Maximum age60 years
CollateralNot required
GuarantorNot required
Min loan₦3k
Max loan₦1.0m
Disbursementminutes

Higher loan amounts unlock by repaying early and transacting on the app.

Documents needed:BVN, valid ID, linked bank account
Repay via:in-appdirect debitcard

Fine print that matters

CBN cooling-offUnder CBN guidelines, borrowers have a 72-hour period after disbursement in which they may repay the principal without incurring interest. Confirm this right with your lender before signing.

Our take

Carbon Personal Loan — unsecured naira loan ₦2,500–₦1,000,000, 61 days–12 months, no collateral/guarantor, no hidden fees, monthly 4.5%–30% (Carbon-stated APR up to 195%; true effective APR higher). Late fee 0.03333%/day on overdue. Fast in-app credit; limits grow with repayment history.